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Robert F. Salkowski is a 1988 graduate of George Washington University. Robert earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1991.

After graduating from law school, Robert practiced complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy in Tampa, Florida, where he represented both creditors and trustees. Prior to his employment with Zarco & Pardo in 1995, he was employed as Counsel by Ocwen Financial Corporation, a publicly traded investment banking concern located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Robert is licensed to practice law in both Florida and New Jersey, and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States District for the District of New Jersey, the United States District court for the Northern District of Illinois, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Robert has also been admitted in numerous other state and federal courts throughout the country to represent the firm's clients in specific cases. Robert is a member of the Miami-Dade Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and actively participates in the American Bar Association's Forum of Franchising.

Robert concentrates his practice in franchise law and complex commercial litigation.

Contact & Links
Location
  • One Biscayne Tower, 34th Floor
    Two South Biscayne Boulevard
    Miami, FL 33131
Languages
  • English
Education
  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 1991
  • George Washington University, BA, graduated 1988
Bar Admissions
  • Florida, Florida
  • New Jersey, New Jersey
  • Florida, U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
  • New Jersey, U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
  • Illinois, U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
  • United States, U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
  • United States, U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • United States, U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
  • United States, U.S. Supreme Court
  • United States, U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
  • Florida, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
Affiliations
  • American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) American Franchise Association (AFA) - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • International Franchise Association - Member
  • Miami Dade Bar Association - Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court District of New Jersey U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit U.S. Supreme

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Franchise Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Franchise Law, Miami (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers® in America 2023 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Franchise Law
Special Focus:
  • Franchise
  • Litigation
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America, Franchise Law, 2006- 2022

    Florida Super Lawyers, Franchise/Dealership 2012- 2022

    Who’s Who Legal: Franchise, 2015- 2022

    Legal Eagle Hall of Fame, 2018

    Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite“Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times Magazine, 2008 – 2022

    Best Lawyer’s Lawyer of the Year, Franchise Law, 2014

    Daily Business Review’s “Top Deal-makers of the Year” Land Development 2013

    South Florida’s Best Lawyers 2009- Current Business Leader 2011

    Chambers USA National Ranking in Franchising (mainly Franchisee)

    Martindale Hubble AV Rated

Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Corporate Law

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